Lindera benzoin
Spicebush is a deer-resistant shrub with early-season nectar for butterflies and bright red berries for migratory birds. The common name refers to the sweet, spicy fragrance of the stems, leaves and fruits when bruised. The spicebush swallowtail lays its eggs on spicebush.
Schizachyrium scoparium
A colorful native prairie grass with striking blue-green foliage and pink overtones. In the fall, its foliage takes on a coppery hue. It works well in areas prone to deer damage. Attracts both birds and butterflies.
Sedum ternatum
White flowers bloom in April and May with leaves in whorls of three. Best as a groundcover in shade gardens. Drought resistant.
Asimina triloba
This beautiful understory tree lends a tropical appearance to gardens and is disease and pest resistant, rarely being browsed by deer. Largest edible fruit native to the U.S.
Cephalanthus occidentalis
Shrub or small tree with showy flowers and fruit that grow well under diverse conditions and provide winter interest. Pruning is usually not necessary. Bees and butterflies use nectar for honey.
Tiarella cordifolia
Makes excellent ground cover for shaded or partially shaded wooded areas provided soil is moist and well-drained. Evergreen lobed leaves form dense clumps that provide interest all season long.
Hamamelis virginiana
This large shrub is recognized for its distinctively long crooked branches. Brilliant gold-colored flowers appear in the fall and continue throughout the winter. The seeds are ejected with a “snapping” sound.
Nyssa sylvatica
Black gum or black tupelo has been called the most beautiful of the native trees. With its tall straight trunk and scarlet fall foliage this tree is adaptable to wet and dry soils. The juicy fruit of the female tree is a treat for many birds and mammals.
Panicum virgatum
Switchgrass is often used in rain gardens and provides excellent nesting and cover for birds. It can also be used for erosion control and bank stabilization.
Asclepias incarnata
Naturally found in low spots or moist areas in full sun, milkweed is also adaptable to drier conditions. The bright pink flowers are attractive from July to September.
